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ALTITUDE AND THE ATHLETE Matthew Gammons, M.D. Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic Killington Medical Clinic iSport
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Objectives Epidemiology Pathophsyiology Clinical syndromes Treatment and Prophylaxis Training effects Tell a cautionary tale……
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Altitude Related Disorders
“benign conditions?”
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Altitude Related Disorders
History 1590 – Acosta 1894 HAPE - Musso 1913 – Ravenhill
Chilean Mining Co. “Ladrak” (poison of the pass)
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Altitude Related Disorders
Geography
>2500m
rate ascent exceeds acclimatization
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Altitude Related Disorders
Epidemiology Himalayas
30% @ 10K 60% @ 20K
Aconcagua 2000-1 4200 climbers 130/839 experts 14 HAPE, 3 HACE
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Altitude Related Disorders
Epidemiology Colorado
25% skiers Ski area data
42% travelers to Summit Co, CO Hackett, NEJM, 2001
12,ooo + 60% Imray, ProgCVDis 2010
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Altitude Related Disorders
Epidemiology Montana
45% skiers NO idea about AMS
30%.... LLC Knew how high
Hatzenbeuhler, et al Wild&EnvMed 20(3):257-60, 2009
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Spectrum of Disease
Various Theories - all related
HYPO’S
baria
oxia
capnea
sense
BOTTOM LINE -Up too fast, variable
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Pathophysiology probably all related - hypobaric hypoxia key insult (<60mmHg)
- remember o2 sat depends on P
- fluid shifts : links all syndromes
- Lung: PAP, cap permeability leak/V-Q mismatch
VEGF release permeability
- Intravascular depletion 3rd spacing
- Cardiac: SV, CO
Korven, HighAltMedBio, 2004
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Pathophysiology probably all related - Renal retain fluid (no diuresis = AMS) paradoxical aldosterone/ADH - Neurogenic
fluid shifts - cerebral flow ICP edema +
ischemia - auto regulatory dysfunction
- sympathetic, lung/renal effects
- Cold potentiates all effects
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Pathophysiology probably all related
- acid base disturbance
pCO2 (ventilation)
respiratory alkalosis
slows breathing (night) - systemic inflammatory process? - HAPE, see CRP, IL 1+6 - Free radicals probable role, NO mediated Rodrigo, etal FreeRadBioMed 2005
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Physiology* Acclimatization
Recent findings: process may be initiated by molecular up-regulation of hypoxia inducible
factor-1.12 Increase respirations – increase Ao2 Mild diuresis – less volume, more O2 per unit A lot of individual variation
Imray, et al ProgCVDis, 2010
* SEE SUMMARY TABLE
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Clinical
Syndromes
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Clinical
Syndromes
Most of the cases of high altitude diseases are preventable if on-site personnel identify the condition and implement appropriate care. 2005 ISMM Consensus
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Lake Louise Consensus (ISMM) AMS
Headache AND One other sx
HACE (end stage AMS) Δ MS or ataxia with AMS
OR Δ MS AND ataxia
HAPE 2Sgs AND 2Sxs
AMS Scoring System 1. Headache 2. GI symptoms 3. Fatigue/weakness 4. Dizzy/lightheaded 5. Difficulty sleeping 6. AMS 7. Ataxia 8. Peripheral edema
NB: some controversy, LLSS vs. ESQ-III, language barrier 20% discrepancy
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Acute Mountain Sickness Symptoms
Headache Sleep Disturbance Dyspnea GI Performance drops Assoc w/ body temp NO Neuro Sx “debilitating lassitude”
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Acute Mountain Sickness Symptoms
Headache ?r/t edema Trigeminal complex –
meninges Sleep
Less slow wave, REM r/t hypoxemia not
hypoventilation
Erba EurRespJrnl 2004
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Acute Mountain Sickness Self limited
several hours – days Can recur as go
higher NB: barometric
pressure increases with
decreased latitude
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Acute Mountain Sickness Risk
male = female Women 1.5 risk (?) Pollock, HighAltMedBio 2005
unable to hold breath, gag
prior episode ?? genetics??
Fitness - no effect
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High Altitude Bronchitis Cough (dry) Mild DOE NO
SOB Fever Desat
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High Altitude Bronchitis vs. HAPE Altitude gain 2 Sg, 2Sx dyspnea at rest, cough,
weakness, decreased exercise performance, chest tightness or congestion
crackles, wheezing central cyanosis, tachypnea, tachycardia
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema ( H A P E ) Young cold males* Prior episode Fever, cough, frothy Respiratory c/o O2 Desat (85 at 4500) Exam/X-ray variable Grade 1-3 Mortality 10%
* one small study, n=63, ?fem>male. Dallimore, WEM 2009
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High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
Very high altitude AMS, visual, ataxia, focal CNS
(tandem gait best test) Coma - 60% fatal
May deteriorate quickly
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Neuro symptoms: from Imray, eta al, Prog CVDis, 52(2010) 467-484
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High Altitude Retinal Hemorrhage (HARE)
Self-limited Frequent at very high altitude
Exercise potentiates Beware refractory surgery
Decreased color discrimination
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H.A.F.E.
Remember Boyle’s Law
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Altitude and Other Illness Cardiac:
risk MI angina CHF
Pulmonary: COPD, pulmonary hypertension “Common sense guidelines” (no evidence) Stage I (>50% FEV1) – no limitations Stage III (<35% FEV!) – limit travel to altitude
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Altitude and Other Illness Diabetes: risk ketosis, hypoglycemia,
?retinopathy SCA infectious disease ?? BUT--- no increased risk for AMS
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Altitude and Pregnancy
Minimal risk Avoid very high ? Preeclampsia risk for HAPE Scwab, etalRevue suisse de medecine et de traumatologie du sport / 2006: 54 (2). p. 68-69
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Exposure Dehydration
Sun
Cold
Dry air
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Other conditions Thrombosis
Polycythemia Hemoconcentration
Post meal syncope ? Immune function decline Sub acute (chronic exposure)
Pulm Htn, CHF Resolves if leave
Anand and Wu HighAltMedBio 2004
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Other conditions Neurologic that are NOT
r/t altitude illness Often focal TIA Scotomata, optic disc swells Venous thrombosis Seizures Syncope Double vision Basnyat HighAltMedBio 2004
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Other conditions Facial Edema
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Nutritional concerns
Increase BMR Decrease appetite (have a headache?
have seconds!)
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Treatment RAPID DESCENT !! Adjuncts
Oxygen 2-3 lpm
Hyperbaric chamber simulates descent works quickly
Hydration!! Tea is OK (Scott etal,EurJApplPhys,
2004)
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Treatment RAPID DESCENT !! Medications
Diamox (mult studies) 3.5x risk if not on increase bicarbonate
excretion metabolic acidosis increase ventilation 125 mg. QD - BID don’t drink beer! (or soda) limit if abnl LFT’s
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Treatment RAPID DESCENT !! Medications
Dexamethsone (Stabilizes endothelium)
Cerebral edema Pulmonary edema 4 mg q6 treat 4 mg q12 prevent Rebound
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Treatment RAPID DESCENT !! Medications
Aspirin/NSAID’s/Aceto Effective: HA (Harris, JEmergMed,2003)
Gabapentin Effective for HAH ?? 2 studies: Iranian resort PCRCT (?blinding)
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Treatment RAPID DESCENT !!
Medications Diuretics
K+, pH Cautious use
Nifedipine (HAPE) Reduces PAP 20-30 mg ER q12
(Bartsch, etal, NEJM, 1991)
Ginkgo – 60 tid , conflicting data (Gertsch, HighAltMedBio 2002 vs. Basnyat BMJ 2004;vanPatot HAMB 2009,)
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Treatment RAPID DESCENT !! Medications
Anti emetics Zolpidem
Does not respiration Salmeterol
125 mcg BID may prevent HAPE (Sartori, etal, NEJM 2002)
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Treatment RAPID DESCENT !! Medications
Theophylline 300mg DBRCT/PC Significant reduced: Periodic breathing
events in sleep Desats AMS symptoms
Kupper, JTravMed, 2008
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Treatment RAPID DESCENT !! Phosphodiesterase -5
inhibitors (pulm vasodil) Sildenafil - ? Prevent
HAPE Tadalafil vs.
dexamethasone Dexa better MV02,
lower PAP, higher 02 saturation
Fischler, AmJResp&CritCareMed, 2009
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Evidence-based recommendations for the
treatment of acute mountain sickness and HACE
Treatment Dose LOE Recommendation Descent >300 m 1 A Oxygen supp 35% at 4300 m 2 A Hyperbaric chamber 193 mBar 1h 1 A Acetazolamide 125-500 mg BD 1 A Dexamethasone AMS 8 mg stat A HACE 8 mg/d 1 A
Adapted from Imray et al, ProgCVDis, 2010.
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Training Effects Mexico City Olympics Adaptations (2-3wk)
Increase EPO r/t HIF-1
Increase DPG Increase ventilation ? Improve muscle
biochemistry Increase RBC, RCV
Heinicke, IJSM,June
2005: 26 (5). p350-355
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Training Effects Positive Effects
2-3 weeks to accrue retain 2-3 weeks
Live high - Train low Effects of altitude are
from acclimatization NOT from training in hypoxia (e.g., EPO, RBC)
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Training Effects Negative Effects
BMR increase CO decrease Blood flow to
skeletal muscle declines
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PREVENT*
Acclimatize !! Recent exposure
protective (50%)
Sleep low, Ski high ?Identify at risk
Sea level response to HA not predictive Grant, et al. BJSM, Apr
2002: 36 (2). p.141-146
* SEE SYLLABUS FOR EBM TABLE
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PREVENT* Water, not beer
– Euhydrate (study in normobaric hypoxia) Richardson 2009 – Red wine ?? Schafer, 2002
Diamox Ibuprofen ?? Cobalt reduce oxidative stress
Shrivastava, NeurochemInt’l, 2008
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Physiology Ventilatory Threshold
Decreases Antioxidants may blunt
Andrew, et al MSSE 8/2006
“Secondary inflammation reported in HAPE is most likely a nonspecific response to stress-induced failure of capillaries”
Stuber, et al, Revue suisse de medecine et de traumatologie du sport, 2005: 53 (2). p. 88-92
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema ( H A P E )
1 - Mild Dyspnea on exertion dry cough fatigue while moving uphill HR (rest) < 90-100 RR (rest) <20 dusky nail beds or exertional desaturation localized crackles, if any Minor exudate involving less
than 25% of one lung field
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema ( H A P E ) 2 - Moderate Dyspnea at rest Weakness fatigue on level walking raspy cough HR 90-110 RR 16-30 cyanotic nail beds crackles present Infiltrate in 50% of one lung
or areas of both lungs
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema ( H A P E ) 3 - Severe Dyspnea at rest extreme weakness Orthopnea productive cough HR > 110, RR > 30 facial & nailed cyanosis Bilateral crackles blood-tinged sputum Stupor -- coma Bilateral infiltrates > 50% of
each lung
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Intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) - discontinuous use of normobaric or
hypobaric hypoxia to - reproduce features of altitude acclimatization - ultimate goal: improve sea-level athletic
performance
Levine BD. Intermittent hypoxic training: fact and fancy. High Altitude Medicine & Biology. 3(2):177-93, 2002.
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(1) provide hypoxia at rest stimulate altitude acclimatization (2) provide hypoxia during exercise enhance the training stimulus OR (1) Living high (>2500m) - training low
shown to improve sea-level endurance performance. (2)Living low-training high
Levine BD. Intermittent hypoxic training: fact and fancy. High Altitude Medicine & Biology. 3(2):177-93, 2002.
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Altitude acclimatization effect in IHT demonstrated by:
(1) living high-training low improves performance in athletes of all abilities
(2) Mechanism of this improvement is primarily an Increase in erythropoietin, increasing red cell mass, Improved V(O2max) - performance
Levine BD. Intermittent hypoxic training: fact and fancy. High Altitude Medicine & Biology. 3(2):177-93, 2002.
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BUT: Training at altitude (or under hypoxia) leads to opposite effect –
reduced speeds reduced power output reduced oxygen flux Therefore: not likely to provide any advantage
Levine BD. Intermittent hypoxic training: fact and fancy. High Altitude Medicine & Biology. 3(2):177-93, 2002.
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Training Effects Positive Effects
Increase RBC, RCV Heinicke, IJSM,June
2005: 26 (5). p350-355
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TABLE 1. Physiologic changes during acclimatization to maintain tissue oxygen (O2) delivery Involuntary increase in ventilation Increased hemoglobin concentration Hemoconcentration because of decrease in plasma volume (within days) Increased red blood cell mass (2–3 wk) Increased affinity of hemoglobin for O2 Steep portion of O2 disassociation curve Leftward shift of O2 disassociation curve from decreased PCO2 and increased pH Increased tissue O2 extraction with lowering of mixed venous O2 Decreased cardiac output Increased time for O2 diffusion from alveolus to capillary because of slower blood flow Attenuates rise in pulmonary artery and capillary pressure
From, Palmer, AJMedSci, 2010
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Table 3 Evidence based recommendations for the prevention of acute mountain sickness and HACE Intervention Dose Level of Evidence Recommendation Slow ascent 300-3000 1-2 A Avoid exercise 2 B Hydrate N/A 2-3 C Oxygen supp. 2 L min-1 2 A PEEP 5 cm H2O 3 B Carbohydrate rich diet 3 C Acetazolamide 250 mg-1 g daily 1 A Methazolamide 150 mg/d 2 B Dexamethasone 8 mg/d 1 A Medroxy- progesterone 60 mg/d 2 B Theophylline 375 mg BID 1 B Ginkgo biloba Effective 240 mg/d 3 C Not effective 240 mg/d 1 B Sumatriptan 50 mg once 2 B
Adapted from Imray et al, ProgCVDis, 2010. Compiled by Oxford Centre for EBM
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Condition Drug/Intervention Dose High altitude headache Stop ascent/rest Paracetamol 1g QDS Ibuprofen 400 mg TDS AMS Mild Stop ascent / rest 24 hours (Lake Louise Score <4) Paracetamol 1g QDS Ibuprofen 400 mg TD Acetazolamide 125-500 mg BD Descend 300-500 m AMS Moderate/severe (Lake Louise Score >4) Descend 300-500 m Paracetamol 1g QDS Ibuprofen 400 mg TD Acetazolamide 125-500 mg BD Dexamethsone 4 mg QDS PO, IM, IV Oxygen 1-2 l min−1 1 h hyperbaric chamber 193 mBar HACE Immediate descent >300-500 m Oxygen 2-4 l min-1 Dexamethsone 4 mg QDS PO, IM, IV Hyperbaric chamber 193 mBar (if able to protect airway)
Field treatment of AMS and HACE
Adapted from Imray et al, ProgCVDis, 2010